Sentence Improvement


Direction: In each of the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Four alternatives are given to the bold part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative corresponding to “No improvement”.

  1. There was little he could do to save his battered reputation









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    Salvage (Verb) = to stop a bad situation from being a complete failure.

    Correct Option: B

    Salvage (Verb) = to stop a bad situation from being a complete failure.


  1. The interview came alive by satellite from Hollywood









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    Live (Adverb) = broadcast at the time of an actual event.
    Here, came live ... should be used.

    Correct Option: B

    Live (Adverb) = broadcast at the time of an actual event.
    Here, came live ... should be used.



Direction: In each of the following questions, a sentence/ a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Four alternatives are given to the bold part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option corresponding to “No improvement”.

  1. She sank back with a mourn of pain









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    Moan (Noun) = a long deep sound, usually expressing unhappiness, suffering etc.

    Correct Option: C

    Moan (Noun) = a long deep sound, usually expressing unhappiness, suffering etc.


  1. One should exercise their right to vote









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    Possessive case of ‘one’ is one’s.

    Correct Option: C

    Possessive case of ‘one’ is one’s.



  1. They told me that they had build a new house.









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    Structure of past perfect : Subject + had + V3
    Hence, had built .....should be used here.

    Correct Option: C

    Structure of past perfect : Subject + had + V3
    Hence, had built .....should be used here.